Outreach

OUTREACH Medicare news from the Outreach Dept.

Medicare Open Enrollment period and appointments

Both WCSC and LCCOA Outreach Departments are prioritizing Open Enrollment appointments during this period that runs until Dec 7. If you require an appointment for other Outreach services during this season, we will do our best to accommodate other appointment needs, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to help every individual. Due to COVID19, both LCCOA and WCSC’s comparison processes and appointments will look different from last year. We know that, despite these new challenges, we will still be able to assist many of you as we have in the past. Please call WCSC Outreach at 815-6229230 Ext. 194, or LCCOA Outreach at 815-288-9236, for any questions or to discuss details on how appointments are handled.

Contacting 1-800-MEDICARE

While both centers have SHIP certified staff to compare Part-D and Medicare Advantage Plans, you may find that our comparison appointments book up fast! If you call LCCOA or WCSC and you find that we are booked up for the season, or if you are in need of a comparison right away, you do have the option of contacting 1-800-MEDICARE to conduct a comparison by phone with a Medicare representative 24 hrs a day/7 days a week. If you contact 1-800-MEDICARE directly, you will need to have a list of your medications handy, along with your red, white, and blue Medicare card.

Medicare supplement (Medigap) plan comparisons

If you are wanting to compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans this season, keep in mind that you can change your Medigap plan at any time during the year, and you are not limited by the Open Enrollment Period unless you are 64 years of age or younger and on Medicare due to disability. Also keep in mind, that if you are not newly eligible to Medicare, companies can turn you down for coverage due to pre-existing conditions, unless that company is a “guaranteed issue” company. There is an extremely helpful guide that you can access online through the SHIP program on the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) website at https:// www2.illinois.gov/aging/ship/Documents/NorthernCentralMedSupWeb. pdf, or if you are in need of a paper Medigap guide, please contact the WCSC or LCCOA Outreach Departments.

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AT WCSC It’s an honor to recognize our veterans

Our Wall of Honor here at the WCSC was dedicated to our veterans in 2019. This Wall of Honor is a testament to the spirit of patriotism and courageous service exemplified by these whom valiantly protected the liberties and freedoms of this great nation. On this Veterans Day, we recognize and thank those who served our country!

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When someone comes into our community they will: • Go through a strict screening • Get assistance with daily living process prior to move-in activities as needed • Get three delicious • Have access to their medications meals a day • Receive weekly housekeeping • Be able to visit with family in a • Have access to a care team safe and socially distant setting • Be given care beyond compare

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